Simulation with Arena

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Where Arena Fits In• Hierarchical structure– Multiple levels ofmodeling– Can mix differentmodeling levels togetherin the same model– Often, start high then golower as needed• Get ease-of-useadvantage ofsimulators withoutsacrificing modelingflexibilityHigherLevel ofModelingUser-Created TemplatesCommonly used constructsCompany-specific processesCompany-specific templatesetc.Application Solution TemplatesCall$imBP$imetc.Common PanelMany common modeling constructsVery accessible, easy to useReasonable flexibilitySupport, Transfer PanelsAccess to more detailed modeling for greaterflexibilityBlocks, Elements PanelsAll the flexibility of the SIMAN simulationlanguageSIMAN Template Arena Template Vertical SolutionsStandard EditionProfessional EditionA singlegraphical userinterfaceconsistent atany level ofmodelingLowerUser-Written Visual Basic, C/C++, FORTRANCodeThe ultimate in flexibilityC/C++/FORTRAN requires compilerSimulation with Arena — Chapter 1 — What is Simulation? 1 - 18
When Simulations are Used• Uses of simulation have evolved with hardware,software• The early years (1950s-1960s)– Very expensive, specialized tool to use– Required big computers, special training– Mostly in FORTRAN (or even Assembler)– Processing cost as high as $1000/hour for a sub-286 levelmachineSimulation with Arena — Chapter 1 — What is Simulation? 1 - 19
Page 2 and 3: Simulation Is ...• Very broad ter
Page 4 and 5: Systems• Physical facility/proces
Page 6 and 7: What Do You Do with a LogicalModel?
Page 8 and 9: Popularity• M.S. grads, CWRU O.R.
Page 10 and 11: Advantages of Simulation• Flexibi
Page 12 and 13: The Bad News• Don’t get exact a
Page 14 and 15: Simulation by Hand:The Buffon Needl
Page 16 and 17: Using Computers to Simulate• Gene
Page 20 and 21: When Simulations are Used (cont’d
Page 22: When Simulations are Used (cont’d

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